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Darrell Scales

Darrell Scales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About the Provider

Meet Dr. Darrell Scales of NGPG Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. A West Point graduate, Dr. Scales received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, while serving in the Unites States Army. Dr. Scales is board certified in orthopedic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has seen patients in the northeast Georgia area for about 11 years.

Interests

Orthopedic Surgery
Total Joints - Knee & Hip Replacements
Shoulder Surgeries
Sports Medicine (Surgical)

Video

Locations

  1. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 1995
  • Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

357 ratings, 64 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Listens carefully
Shows respect for what you say
Explains in a way you understand
Spends enough time with you
Overall provider rating
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr Scales is a superb physician. He is a good listener and responds in clear, articulate ways that convey precise answers. He is careful to inform of risks and benefits and does not feel the need to "sell surgery" over more conservative or non intrusive medical modalities.He is friendly, warm and conveys concern and the patient's best interests at all times. You.are lucky to have the talented and skillful surgeon/healer on your team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Would recommend Dr Scales to everyone. And I have! Whole office is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr. Scales was very personable and professional. I felt I had a very good decision in choosing him for my care. His office staff was very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Dr Scales is a wonderful Doctor and a great Human being!!!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    I was somewhat satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr Scales is an excellent ortho doctor,friendly knowledgeable polite and good provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    I have received excellent care from Dr Scales and his staff on every visit for the last two years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Great Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very professional office

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr listen carefully my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Scales is knowledgeable, upbeat, respectful, and attentive. He apologized for the extra wait time, and I appreciated that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Scales was excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Scales, his nurse and the X-ray technician were superb medical practitioners today. They listened and responded with respect and empathy and the utmost professionalism. Their office responded the same. Follow-up to referrals happened the same day with appointments made immediately. Kudos to them all!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Very, very pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Friendly, caring, knowledgeable couldn't have had a better appointment. Left feeling very good about goals and treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Doctor Scales is excellent. That's why I come there for them personally.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Overall it was a good experience for me even as i'am still in the healing process .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr. Scales is a great doctor. He's very professional, nice and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Very pleased with the facilities, staff and Dr Scales. My wife and I are happy with our choice of Dr Scales.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    I was great they were very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. Scales is a great doctor: He listens, is very nice & very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Thank you for providers who care and include the patient in decisions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    This was one of the few doctors that does not rush through an exam.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Very good care provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Great experience! Love Dr. Scales!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr Scales and Nurse Were excellent and gave Excellent patient service. Made my visit pleasant

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Impressed my first contact with Dr Scales feel he is skilled in his field.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    None had a bad experience highly respect and recommend Dr. Scales office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr Scales and his nurse are great. The x-ray team were as well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    This appointment was a second opinion appointment after having surgery on my right knee. Due to concerns that I was experiencing and questioning my previous care professional I chose to obtain a second opinion on my progress or lack there of and some of my concerns of treatment following surgery. I was tremendously put at ease with Dr. Scales and his demeanor in his examination and evaluation and his insight to my possible issues. Extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and put me at ease with the path forward. I have a return appointment and have discontinued my relationship with my previous surgeon and his facility no comparison in the Informative time spent and the level of confidence that I now have going forward with Dr. Scales resolving my surgical issues!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    They was wonderful I just love them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Scales is very easy to talk with and makes you feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Scales help provide medicine and follow up care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    My experience with Dr. Scales was good. I felt like I got a good explanation of my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Scales had de hewed my records, asked pertinent questions and provided a very thorough examination and diagnosis of ache bursitis after taking X-rays and performing an aspiration of the bursa sac followed by an injection of corticosteroids. He prescribed PT follow up appropriate to the problem and offering hope for hope for recovery and less pain. Very impressed .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Dr Scales has done amazing surgery on a shoulder and my right hip replacement. I'm now ready to entrust him with my left hip replacement. Thanks to modern medicine and Dr Scales!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    I have always been very happy with my care I have received from doctor and his staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    This is an amazing orthopedic practice. I recommend this practice to everyone I know. Dr. Scales is a phenonimal surgeon and his staff is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    No bad experiences , All I wanted to say for Dr. Scales Is I know he wants to wait for all this blood work . I'm In so much pain with my knee .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr scales and staff very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    I was very impressed with the help the doctor gave me after injury, and seeing me for the first time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    I always receive excellent care at this office

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I had a great visit and experience at my visit with Dr. Scales. He took all of my questions and answered in a way that I understood. He is a very caring physician!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Dr. Scales is a qualified and caring physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Doctor Scales is an excellent doctor. My husband apporoved him, when he explained about the risks of knee surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    He listened and acknowledged my concerns. He was courteous and not condescending.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    I don't trust me any medical professionals. I have total trust in Dr Scales. He has proven he has my best interest at heart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    So far my first Impression of this office has been great. I'm so glad I came here for a second opinion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Very good Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr scales is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr. Scales is careful, honest and friendly. He is a very humble man!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    I felt like I was treated like family. That is a positive for me since I haven't felt like that in years at a doctors office.Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    My visit was a good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    All good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Great doctor and staff was even better. I will be back if needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    My experience with every one involved was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr Scales is the only remaining NGPG provider I see as I trust him and he is in same location with consistent staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    1st visit but will definitely return for any orthopedic issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    I found Dr. Saales very professional & he gave me options.

Care Team

Carlos Garcia III
Orthopedic Surgery
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery

1404 River Place, Suite 401, Braselton, GA 30517

Available within 7 days
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Nathan Marsh
Orthopedic Surgery
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery

4445 South Lee Street, Suite 305, Buford, GA 30518

Available within 14 days
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Katrina Brown
Orthopedic Surgery
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery

1404 River Place, Suite 401, Braselton, GA 30517

Available within 30 days
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  • Peach State Medicaid
  • Tricare (Standard and Prime)
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